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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,710

Acura MDX   
Difference: $10,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,302

Acura MDX   
Difference: $10,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $36,514 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Entertainment Package 2,200      
Sport Package 5,600      
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Premium II Package   6,600 6,600  
Lighting Package   950 950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850 1,850 1,850
Heated front seats   720    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   770 770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated second row seats       610
Entertainment Package 1,995      
Sport Package 5,078      
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Premium II Package   6,138 6,138  
Lighting Package   884 884  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720 1,720 1,720
Heated front seats   670    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   716 716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated second row seats       567
Options (change) 7,800 13,605 12,885 2,460
Options (change) 7,073 12,653 11,983 2,287
Destination 715 875 875 875
Total Price $48,710 $59,080 $69,560 $93,435
Total Invoice $44,302 $55,006 $64,752 $86,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,195
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$48,710$59,080$69,560$93,435
Adjustments for Features-5400-2,050-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,170$59,080$67,510$88,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$29,580
Total Invoice$44,302$55,006$64,752$86,955
Adjustments for Features-4910-1,908-4,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,811$55,006$62,844$82,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,838$27,505

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMDXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,500$6,960$9,010$11,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0$2,050$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-4910-1,908-4,444

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20082009
ModelMDXM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in114.7 in
Length190.7 in188.5 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225057%
Total Not Requested171543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225057%
Total Not Requested171543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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